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Early this morning, just days after Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) leader launched, then aborted a mutiny against Moscow, The War Zone caught up with the head of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) for his assessment of the situation and more.
Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, in his second interview with us since November, told The War Zone when Ukraine became aware of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mutiny operation and how it affected operations on the battlefield.
Lithuania is purchasing two NASAMS systems as donations to contribute to the air-defence of Ukraine, in a deal with Kongsberg worth $10.7m.
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Long-range fires will be critical in defining the fate of Ukraine’s counteroffensive and these two systems stand out.
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The MUM-T demonstration saw BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle work alongside IAI/Elta Systems’ Rex Mk II system.
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Less than a month after running afoul of a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon pulled into port with its battle flag flying high.
The Chung-Hoon — named for the legendary late Rear Adm. Gordon Paiʻea Chung-Hoon, a Navy Cross and Silver Star recipient and the Navy’s first Asian-American flag officer — arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on June 21 with its distinctive bright blue battle flag flapping from its mast.
A screenshot of BSI’s ARMOR Unity-based 3D viewer for the Modern Air Combat Environment showing radar beam shape, scan pattern, and threat zones in a ground attack scenario. (BSI)
Battlespace Simulations Inc (BSI) has developed a visualisation tool using the Unity game engine.
Augmented Reality Mission Observation and Rehearsal (ARMOR) is a Unity-based 3D viewer for BSI’s Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). BSI describes MACE as “a physics-based, full-spectrum computer-generated/semi-automated forces (CGF/SAF) application”.
June is PTSD Awareness Month, an annual reminder that not all wounds are visible. While we help spread information about this condition, its symptoms and treatment, we should remember that “awareness” also means outreach.
The military community knows all too well the causes and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. There’s a good chance that anyone reading this knows someone who suffers from it, whether that person knows it or not, or seeks treatment and our community knows that not all treatment looks the same.
Rheinmetall secures a €285 million order for high-performance logistics vehicles under the existing framework contract.
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Boeing and the US Air Force undertook the inaugural flight of the service’s first T-7A Red Hawk on 28 June, marking the start of the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the programme. (Boeing)
The US Air Force (USAF) has commenced engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) testing of the Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft, with the first flight announced on 28 June.
Editor’s note: This article discusses the veteran suicide epidemic. If you or a veteran you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide, dial 988 for immediate assistance. You are not alone!
The Department of Veterans Affairs has labeled suicide as the second leading cause of death for veterans under 44 years old and new studies are confirming the rates previously reported are much higher. For the past 18 month, USAA has been working on a building a coalition united in the commitment of ending veteran suicide.
The Aftermath of Suicide
For CEO Wayne Peacock, it’s personal.
BAE Systems is producing the 30 mm Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) for the US Marine Corps. A prototype of the vehicle was on display at the Modern Day Marine event in Washington, DC. (Janes/Meredith Roaten)
BAE Systems will deliver the first prototypes of the third variant of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) in 2024, an executive told
Janes
.
Three prototypes of the improved lethality 30 mm variant (ACV-30) will be delivered in January 2024, Mark Brinkman, director for combat mission systems, said at the Modern Day Marine event in Washington, DC.
There are a lot of infamous names sitting in the escape-proof U.S. Penitentiary at ADX Florence – also known as “The Alcatraz of the Rockies.” Terry Nichols, one of the Oklahoma City bombers, is there. So is Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history. The Unabomber, the Shoe Bomber, one of the Boston Marathon Bombers… you get it. These people are the worst.
Considering the company he’s in, it’s no wonder very few people know the name Noshir Gowadia, either in or out of the joint. Gowadia was one of the chief designers of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Crowdfunding is an incredibly powerful tool. It can be used for charitable causes like offsetting the cost of medical bills for a struggling family or ridiculous causes like turning a millionaire into a billionaire. In the midst of defending itself against Russia’s invasion, Ukraine crowdfunded $6 million to purchase a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
The UH-60 Black Hawk was quickly learned by its crew (DIU)
With the ability to hover, land, and take off right on the frontlines, helicopters are a vital lifeline for troops in modern warfare.
Systematic’s SitaWare Frontline running on a DRS MFoCS tablet at the Everest experiment. The screen shows the common operating picture. (L3Harris UK)
An industry team has completed an initial experiment seeking to better exploit the information-sharing, resilience, and interoperability of land-centric military-off-the-shelf technologies.
The project took three months to build, but the experiment was conducted over two days at the Defence BattleLab in Dorset in mid-June.
Chris, Zack, and Melanie get together to discuss Ashley Tellis’s newest article, “America’s Bad Bet on India.” Tellis argues that if America thinks India will fight on its side in a conflict with China, “Washington’s expectations of India are misplaced….New Delhi will never involve itself in any U.S. confrontation with Beijing that does not directly threaten its own security.
Former Navy SEAL Remi Adeleke is a man who gets things done. Since completing his service commitment, Adeleke continues to give back, from mentoring at-risk youth to fighting veteran homelessness and combating human trafficking. Also a professional actor, Adeleke completed his directorial debut in the short film The Unexpected, which will be adapted into a feature film titled Unexpected Redemption also directed by Adeleke in partnership with Gerard Butler and Alan Siegel’s production company.
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Despite the rising tide of opioid overdoses across the United States, the VA isn’t doing enough to identify and monitor signs of opioid addiction in U.S. service members as they transition out of the military, according to a new report.
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America’s F-22 Raptor is still widely considered the most capable and dominant air superiority fighter in the world, but as China’s J-20 production continues to…
American Spectator
It may not be just the Monroe Doctrine that has ended — but also America’s preeminence in the global order.
The Hill
An official with the Chinese embassy called on the U.S. on Wednesday to lift sanctions against Beijing in order to reopen high-level military talks between the two superpowers.
DefenseScoop
A provision in the Senate Intelligence Committee’s annual authorization bill would require the yearly updates.
A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Starlink payload launches from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 17 December 2022. The Japan Self-Defense Forces has been testing the communication capabilities offered by Starlink at 10 sites across the country. (Joshua Conti/US Space Force)
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has been testing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communication (satcom) services since March, a spokesperson for the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) told
Janes
on 27 June.
The deal will give Poland the second highest number of Patriots in Nato, and the most comprehensive air-defence in Europe.
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An artist’s impression of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon in Royal Canadian Air Force colours and markings. (Boeing)
The US government has approved the sale to Canada of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime multimission aircraft (MMA).
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the Department of State approval and the prospective procurement of 16 aircraft on 27 June. The sale, which also includes spares, training, and support, would be valued at approximately USD5.9 billion.
The F-35 demonstrating its ability to carry four SDB II bombs (plus an AIM-120 AMRAAM) in each of its two internal weapons bays. (Raytheon)
A Norwegian request for the additional purchase of Raytheon GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) IIs (now known more commonly as StormBreaker) for its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters has been approved by the US State Department.
AeroVironment’s Sunglider unmanned aircraft. (AeroVironment)
The US Department of Defense (DoD) recently awarded a contract to support the development of AeroVironment’s high-altitude, solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), according to officials at the US-based company.
The contract is the DoD’s first for Sunglider, which has mainly been described as a commercial effort. AeroVironment envisions fielding a network of long-endurance UAVs to provide global internet service.
The Hensoldt TRML-4D ground-based air-defence radar is being acquired for Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM systems. The radar is designed for near- to long-range ground-to-air detection and weapon assignment. (Hensoldt)
Hensoldt has been contracted to deliver four additional TRML-4D active electronically scanned array (AESA) ground-based air-defence radars to Ukraine.
The radars, ordered by Diehl Defence, are intended to supply Ukraine’s IRIS-T surface-launched medium-range missile (SLM) air-defence systems, Hensoldt announced on 27 June.
The issue of sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine roiled German and European politics for months in late 2022. The United States and Europe had collectively committed to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Ukraine said it needed Western tanks — and the German-made Leopards were the tank that best fit the bill. But the government in Berlin, worried about escalation with Russia, refused to move first. “We always act together with our allies and friends,” Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, insisted. “We never go alone.
An artist’s concept of a notional patrol ship design. (OMT)
The Danske Patruljeskibe K/S consortium – comprising Terma, Odense Maritime Technology (OMT), and PensionDanmark – has been awarded a contract to design a new class of flexible patrol ship for the Royal Danish Navy (RDN).
According to a Turkish defense website, recent reports indicate that China has provided artillery ammunition to Russia in the context of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Discovery of Chinese ammunition on Russian territory
The controversy has arisen as a result of images spread on social networks in which a Chinese-made Type 66 artillery projectile is observed. With a diameter of 152mm, it is suggested that said ammunition, allegedly manufactured in 2018, is now the property of the Russian military.
The implication that Russia has started using Chinese munitions has yet to be confirmed.
DAPA has ordered new ground laser target designators, which will replace Scarab GLTDs, pictured above, in service with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. (L3Harris)
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a contract worth KRW86.7 billion (USD66 million) with local firm Hancom Lifecare to procure ground laser target designators (GLTDs).
DAPA said in late June that the project comprises the acquisition of a laser target designator, a laser rangefinder, a thermal imager, camera, and auxiliary equipment.
Ukrainian Air Force pilots challenge Russia’s air power with Soviet-era vs. the Russian Su-35.
Russian Air Force: The formidable Su-35
The Ukrainian air force confronts a formidable obstacle. Su-35 aircraft armed with cutting-edge radars and missiles possess remarkable superiority. This technological disparity has prompted the Ukrainian Air Force to request F-16 fighters from its allies.
The aerial battle has been expensive.UAF pilots such as “Pumbaa” are frequently at a disadvantage against Russian Su-35s, losing a large number of aircraft in these engagements.
Ukraine is preparing to operate the JAS 39 Gripen, courtesy of the training Sweden will provide to its pilots, thereby bolstering its air defense without anticipating an imminent conflict with Russia.so Is it possible that Ukraine will soon fly the JAS 39 Gripen?
Sweden Prepares Ukrainian Pilots for the JAS 39 Gripen through Fighter Training
The previous week signaled a new dawn in the Sweden-Ukraine alliance, with Stockholm promising additional assistance to Kyiv, culminating in twelve aid pledges. Last but not least, training in the mastery of the formidable JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.
The beginning of a futuristic project called “Larinae” has been made official by the French Defense Innovation Agency (AID), with Nexter Arrowtech, EOS Technologie and TRAAK at the helm.
The announcement was made official on June 16, 2023, through a press release issued by the KNDS Group, which includes Nexter.
Development of remote-controlled munitions: Larinae and Colibri
Various June 12, 2023 reports revealed the Larinae and “Colibri” projects, both under the mantle of the French entities DGA and AID.
Lev Borodin / TASS
Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s abruptly halted mutiny attempt continues to roil Moscow and shake President Vladimir Putin’s decades-long hold on power. Meanwhile, as a result of his putative exile to Belarus, its neighbor Poland is increasing its troop presence and beefing up fortifications out of concern for any trouble Prigozhin might cause. You can read more about what set this all off in our coverage here.
Diving headfirst into the emerging, uncertain opportunities posed by generative artificial intelligence, experts at Marine Corps University (MCU) are experimenting with large language models and associated capabilities that they say hold potential to completely transform military wargaming.
In interviews on the sidelines of this week’s Modern Day Marine convention, Kevin Williamson and Joel Corrente — two wargaming subject matter experts for MCU — briefed DefenseScoop on efforts and plans to incorporate generative AI to support and innovate existing simulations.
Kongsberg Defense
Ukraine could be in line to receive the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile, or NSM, from Polish stocks, with reports in the Polish media suggesting that talks between the two countries about a possible transfer of these coastal defense systems are underway.
A report on the Defence24.pl website says that negotiations are at an advanced stage. The NSM would provide Ukraine with a powerful ability to attack both naval and land targets at distances of over 124 miles.
Russia has a massive arsenal of nuclear weapons. But what would happen to it in case a civil war breaks out in the country?
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The armed rebellion in Russia may have been aborted for now, but China is closely watching its possible spillover effects and the lessons it can draw on national security, observers say.
The leader of the Wagner mercenaries, Yevgeny Prigozhin, called off their advance on Saturday and reportedly reached an agreement with the Kremlin to go into exile in Belarus.
In a brief statement issued on Sunday night, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed that the “Wagner Group incident” was an internal Russian matter.
Ukraine’s cheap missile outperforms the best S-400 systems and wreaks havoc on Russian fighter jets.
Much attention has been given to the firepower of hypersonic missiles, fighters, and big guns in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. However, amidst the discussions about expensive high-tech weapons, one weapon has emerged as the most effective against fixed-wing, rotary, and drone aircraft: the man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). This article delves into the significance and impact of MANPADS in the conflict, highlighting their effectiveness and role in countering Russian aviation.
A soldier conducts the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL) event during the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on May 27, 2021, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon/U.S. Army).
Choosing a new fitness test has become the Army’s new forever war.
The Army Combat Fitness Test, or AFCT, has undergone a never-ending series of changes since it was first introduced in 2017, and now lawmakers could require the Army even further adopt changes to the fitness test of record or even revert to the test that the ACFT was supposed to replace.
The first T-7A, part of an initial lot of pre-production engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) aircraft to be used for testing and design validation purposes, has taken to the skies for the first time. If everything comes to fruition, the jets in this lot will pave the way for full-up production aircraft. This follow’s the company’s announcement last week that one of these T-7As had completed taxi tests on the ground in preparation for this milestone.
A view of the T-7A prototype on the ground earlier today.
The German arms industry has always been a fairly robust and advanced one. From Mauser to HK, it is often ahead of the game. This was very true during World War II when the Nazi forces made numerous advances in firearms and warfare including the first assault rifle and the first general-purpose machine gun. Along […]
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Britain’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that Ukraine has recaptured territory it lost in 2014, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed overall gains in the ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive.
Britain’s Defense Ministry said Ukrainian airborne forces had made “small advances” eastward from the town of Krasnohrivka near Donetsk, achieving a milestone in retaking land claimed by Russia.
Wagner Group commander Yevgeny Prigozhin was warned that his troops would be “squashed like a bug” if they reached Moscow during his attempted coup, it was revealed on Tuesday.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he told the mercenary leader his men would be totally destroyed while describing how he brokered a deal for Wagner to stop the riot march in exchange for immunity, CNN reported.
If you had to decide what the stupidest thing Hitler did was, what would you pick? Besides, you know, being a racist fascist? The invasion of the Soviet Union is a good option, as is the subsequent abandonment of Moscow to split his forces against Stalingrad and the oil fields. Taking on Italian failures in North Africa and committing needed resources there is also solid. The use of amphetamines and encouraging its use by his troops? The fascination with wonder weapons?
All solid, defendable choices.
The Senate Intelligence Committee wants yearly briefings on China’s influence operations aimed at the American public.
A provision in the panel’s annual authorization bill, which passed the committee last week, requires an annual classified briefing by the intelligence community on how it is working to coordinate across the agencies to “identify and mitigate the actions of Chinese entities engaged in political influence operations and information warfare against the United States, including against United States persons.
China’s J-20 will soon eclipse the F-22 in production, exemplifying a growing concern about America’s stealth fighter combat capacity.
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